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prisoner

[priz-uh-ner, priz-ner] / ˈprɪz ə nər, ˈprɪz nər /
NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
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So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The girl's mother told the BBC that her daughter was now a "prisoner in her own home".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The brief pause in fighting, as well as a planned prisoner exchange, will coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The talks focused on prisoner exchanges and the need to intensify the diplomatic process, Umerov said in a post on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Spoken like a true prisoner of lawful behavior,” she says.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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